(This is the only chapter for today. Please forgive me, brothers. I want to go play some football. I will not participate in this year’s futsal match either. A great striker is on the verge of retirement.)
In the study, there is Shen Wuhua, who also loves Wang Xizhi's copybooks very much.
Moreover, people have personally seen the "Preface to the Lanting Collection". The preface to the Lanting Collection was dedicated to Emperor Chen Xuan, Chen Shubao's father, by the seventh generation monk Sun Zhiyong of Wang Xizhi, whose real name was Wang Faji. Therefore, the Preface to the Lanting Collection has always been kept in the old Chen Huanggong.
There is a saying in history that after Yang Guang defeated Chen, he got the preface to the Lanting Collection, but he didn't like it and gave it to Monk Biancai, a disciple of the monk Zhiyong. It was from Monk Biancai that Li Shimin got the preface to the Lanting Collection.
No matter what history says, Yang Guang in this life will never let go of the Lanting Collection Preface. After he conquered the Old Chen Palace, he scraped the ground three feet, but could not find it. As for his whereabouts, he did not find out.
In fact, it was taken away by Monk Biancai, from under the nose of He Ruobi. He Ruobi really didn't know the difference.
The Sui Dynasty respected Buddhism and treated eminent monks with great courtesy. Monk Biancai was good at playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. He was a good friend of Chen Shubao and was often invited to the palace to recite poems and paint. Naturally, people knew the value of the preface to the Lanting Collection, so in Before the old Chen Palace was breached, he ran out with a pile of Buddhist scriptures and the preface to the Lanting Collection.
He was caught by He Ruobi. After questioning, he found out that the other person was a senior monk from Yongxin Temple, and he was holding several volumes of Buddhist scriptures in his arms. So He Ruobi ordered his generals to check and let him go.
This is the eyes growing on the butt.
At the moment, only Yang Ming knows where to start, but he won't tell Yang Guang, why? Worried about being buried with Yang Guang after his death.
Even if Yang Ming gets it in the future, he will not be buried with him and will be easily patronized by Captain Jin. Even if he is lucky enough to escape Faqiu Tianguan, Banshan Taoist, and Xiling Warrior, he will not be able to escape Guo Moruo.
Ning Changzhen was also summoned. He was not very interested in Wang Xizhi. He was only interested in Shen Wuhua.
The two had met several times before, and the time was very short. Mainly because Yang Guang was also present, it was inconvenient for the two to reminisce.
"Sit down, sit down," Yang Guang raised his hand to signal Ning Changzhen to sit down, and then said while practicing calligraphy:
"Lingnan has rebelled, does your Majesty know?"
Ning Changzhen was stunned, frowned and said, "Feng Ang rebelled?"
Yu Shinan on the side smiled and said: "That's not true. There is a rebel in Yulin County. He seems to be a chieftain from some tribe. His name is Cen Mingxiu. Does Mr. Qin Jiang know him?"
Of course I know him. Ning Changzhen nodded: "The Cen family has been the leader of the Guxi tribe for generations. The name Cen Mingxiu is a bit familiar. I should be able to recognize it when I meet him in person. I can't remember it right now."
Many tribes in Guangxi originally had no surnames. Later, the most powerful tribe was named Huang, the one who was best at raising cattle was named Mo, the one who was good at hunting birds was named Lu, the one who was good at raising dogs was named Ma, and the one who killed cattle for cooking was named Cen.
As for Ning Changzhen's family, they belong to outsiders. Their ancestors came from Shandong. He is actually Han Chinese, but after so many years of marriage with the local tribe, his blood has long been impure.
The Han people have many ideas, and the Liyue people cannot deal with them. Therefore, the most powerful people in Lingnan at the moment are Ning and Feng, two Han immigrants.
This time, the Cen family was instigated by the Ning family to rebel.
Yu Shinan smiled and said: "Among the princes in the court, someone suggested that Duke Qin Jiang return to Gui to quell the rebellion. Is Duke Qin Jiang willing to go?"
Ning Changzhen narrowed his eyes and realized that Shen Wuhua was winking at him, so he quickly said:
"It won't be of any use if I go back. Your Majesty has his own arrangements."
If he dares to say that he wants to go back, Yang Guang will not let him live until tomorrow. Do you think I can't guess what you will do when you go back?
Yang Guang put down his pen and said with a smile: "It's just a group of clowns causing trouble. Once the army arrives, it is like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves. It's not worth mentioning. Lingnan must pay taxes in accordance with the court's policy next year. Those who are disobedient will be annihilated by the army."
Ning Changzhen's lips twitched, are you threatening me? I'm not scared either.
"Your Majesty is saying that the Cen family is a bunch of clowns who overestimate their capabilities. I wonder when will Your Majesty send troops to quell the rebellion?"
"Don't worry," Yang Guang picked up the copybook with a smile, dried the ink on it, and said with a smile:
"The chaos is too small. I will suppress it when they make a big fuss. I won't kill them all and bleed them into rivers. Some people don't have long memories."
Ning Chang was really dumbfounded. He is a cruel man. How many people do you want to kill in Yulin County?
"I think it would be better to put an end to the rebellion as soon as possible to avoid long nights and dreams."
"Long nights and many dreams?" Yang Guang couldn't help but sneered: "This corner of Lingnan is worthy of my long nights and many dreams. Don't you see a million troops marching to Liaodong?"
Can you still get a million-strong army now? Ning Changzhen lowered his head and said nothing.
He really underestimated Yang Guang. He thought that the country's current situation was not suitable for the use of troops, but the emperor in front of him could do anything regardless of the country or the people.
Yang Guang put his hands behind his back and said proudly:
"After I came to the throne, I personally conquered Goguryeo, my son destroyed Tuyuhun, and the territory expanded to thousands of miles. Lingnan was originally the land of the king, and I can't bear it if I don't follow the education. Go back and tell the chiefs of Guizhou, Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish.”
Ning Changzhen's back was instantly soaked with cold sweat, and he hurriedly knelt down and said: "I will not go back, but I am willing to serve your majesty."
Yang Guang curled his lips and asked Yu Shinan, "How are the preparations at Mai Tiezhang?"
Yu Shinan replied: "The first batch of refined weapons from Luoyang has been transported to Jiangdu. They will all arrive probably in February next year. Preparations are also being made for the recruitment of troops in the old Yangzhou area. April next year will be the best opportunity to use troops. "
Yang Guang smiled and nodded, looked at Ning Changzhen and said, "Next April, a hundred thousand troops will march south to Lingnan. The disobedient children need to be taught a lesson."
Ning Chang was really dumbfounded and completely believed Yang Guang's lies. He never thought that Yang Guang was bragging.
You dare to recruit one million troops to attack Goguryeo and one hundred thousand troops to attack Lingnan. Isn’t it normal?
At this time, Wei Zhen, the provincial minister, came in: "There is a report from the prince in the capital."
Yu Shinan waved his hand towards Ning Changzhen: "Mr. Qin Jiang, please go down."
After Ning Changzhen left in trepidation, the other female relatives also avoided, leaving only Empress Xiao.
Wei Zhendao: "There are big problems with the customs duties in the Western Regions. The number of smuggling has been increasing year after year. The prince's intention is to set up the Hexi Governor's Office to supervise trade, and then set up the Anxi Protectorate to control the border guards. Two people The selections are Fan Zigai and Yang Xuanting, please see your Majesty."
Yang Guang nodded, and after taking a general look, he ordered the Minister of Internal Affairs to summon Su Wei, Pei Ju and other big shots.
In fact, Yang Guang has always known about smuggling in the Western Regions, why not ask about it? Don't you care? No, it's not that time.
In recent years, the canal has been built and Goguryeo was invaded. Yang Guang could not pursue the issue of smuggling at that time. Now that the prince has taken the initiative to take it out, it is necessary to hammer it out.
In the main hall, more than thirty officials took their seats, received the prince's report from Takano, and read it one by one.
After they all finished reading, Yang Guang said calmly:
"How has the trade in the Western Regions been in recent years? Shiju is in charge of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Please tell me."
Pei Ju nodded and said: "Official trade is managed by Sinong Temple. Yiwu County is responsible for the bulk of taxation and Wang Shuo is responsible. For private trade, the families of He Chou, the Prime Minister of Yitaifu Temple, and the He Tuo family of Guozi Jijiu are the largest in Longxi. Li, Fufeng Dou, and Jing Zhaowei followed."
Of course, the best people to do business with people from the Western Regions are Sogdians like He Chou and others, because the trade in the Western Regions is originally in the hands of the nine surnames of Zhaowu, and the He family is one of the nine surnames.
Both of their families are currently serving as officials in the Central Plains, but their customs and language are similar to those of the Sogdians in the Western Regions, so they have almost become the trade agents of the Western Regions in the Sui Dynasty. The other eight surnames can also be used, but no family is as profitable as the He family.
In Wuwei County, the An family of the Sogdian tribe has now migrated over and become a local wealthy family. The Western Region warlock Angatuo whom Li Yuan knew also has another identity, that is, the ninth surname of Zhaowu, a descendant of the Anguo royal family.
Descendants of Kang State migrated to Guanzhong during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and many of them also became officials.
Historically, the largest businesses during the Tang Dynasty were the Kang family and the Shi family.
In short, many of the nine surnames of Zhaowu have moved to the Central Plains early, and the nine surnames also have representatives in history.
The surname is Kang. An Lushan's original surname is Kang. His mother remarried to Anyanyan, so he took the surname An.
The surname An was An Tong, the founding hero of the Northern Wei Dynasty.
The surname Cao was Cao Yuanzhong, the military governor of the Guiyi Army of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
The surname of Shi is Shi Wansui, Shi Siming, yes, Shi Wansui's ancestors are Sogdians.
The surname is Mi Fu, a famous calligrapher in the Northern Song Dynasty.
The surname is He Xihu, a big businessman in Sichuan, his son is He Tuo, and he has a grandson named He Chou. These three are one family.
The surname is Shi Jingtang.
There are no celebrities with the remaining two surnames, so they probably did not move to the Central Plains.
After listening to Pei Ju's answer, Yang Guang looked at everyone present and frowned:
"I want to be as rich and noble as everyone else, but some wealth is hot to the touch."
Li Yuan hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, it is clear that my family is not involved in the trade in the Western Regions."
Pei Ju was stunned. You hit me in the face, right? I just said that your family exists, but now you don’t recognize it?
Yang Guang raised his eyebrows and said, "You didn't interfere?"
"I definitely don't have it in my family. I don't know if there is one in my clan," Li Yuan said.
Damn it, are you trying to pick words with me here? You are the head of the family, don’t you know? Pei Ju couldn't help but rolled his eyes.
Yang Guang smiled and said: "I won't ask about the past. Do you think the prince's arrangement is appropriate?"
"It's appropriate!" Li Yuan replied quickly: "It couldn't be more appropriate. In this way, smuggling can be effectively eliminated and the loss of the treasury can be reduced."
Niu Hong also nodded and said: "With the current reduction in tariffs, in a few years, I am afraid we will be able to collect over one million yuan. The prince is planning for a rainy day. Both arrangements are more suitable. Xuanting is Yang Yue's stepson, so it can be regarded as It is appropriate for the prime minister's heir to be entrusted with important responsibilities. Fan Zigai's loyalty to His Majesty is obvious to all, and the prince's arrangement shows that it has been carefully considered and does not need to be changed."
Next, others also echoed.
Yang Guang nodded, looked at Yang Da and said, "Just as the prince said, if the tariffs are reduced again next year, then I will settle the old and new accounts together."
What he said was for everyone here. Yang Ming didn't dare to have sex, but Yang Guang did, because Yang Guang had military power in his hands.
Yang Ming supervises the government. He supervises the common government and cannot control the military. He only has the power to make suggestions. The tiger talisman of the twelve guards and four houses are all in Yang Guang's hands.
Mai Tiezhang, who was in Jiangdu, knew that he would lead troops to attack Lingnan next year, so he immediately reported to the prince that he hoped to send Su Lie over.
Mai Tiezhang and Su Lie have a tacit understanding.
Yang Ming originally wanted to vigorously train Su Lie. After receiving the report, he called all the candidates for this year's martial arts examination.
These famous figures in history would be useless if they were not trained, so Yang Ming planned to hand them over to Su Lie and Su Lie would take them to Lingnan.
"Lingnan will inevitably have a war after all," Yuan Wendu from the Cheng'en Hall in the East Palace sighed: "Your Majesty did not recruit troops from the north, but instead recruited Jianghuai Military Mansion. Instead of letting Duke Rongguo take charge of the troops, he sent Maitie The staff seems inappropriate."
Fang Xuanling shook his head and said: "The rebellion is not big. Using Rong Guogong is like killing a chicken with a sledgehammer. The iron staff is also a fierce warrior on the battlefield, and it has the advantage of refining armor. It should go smoothly."
"It's not that simple," Li Mi said solemnly:
"For hundreds of years, dynasties have changed and the Lingnan region has always adopted a policy of restraint. Now is not the time to change the status quo of Lingnan. Just looking at the rapid rebellion, we can see that Lingnan is very resistant to the imperial policy. They have the Five Ridges The danger is not that easy to fight."
The geographical conditions of Lingnan determine that it is not easy for them to come to Wuling, but it is also not easy for others to come in.
Therefore, this place is destined. It is impossible to fight for the world, but it is simply unique to separate one side.
Feng Deyi said: "The news we have received right now is that Yulin County has been captured by the rebels. If the rebels have local support behind them, Shi'an County will soon be lost. There are only more than a thousand military mansions there." Even if Qiu He and Pei Xuanji recruit troops, they will not be able to recruit many people, so I think that the entire Guizhou area will be lost."
"It's very possible," Du Ruhui said:
"Your Majesty will not send troops until next year. During this period, Pingcheng County Duke and the Prince Consort will probably withdraw from Shi'an soon. The momentum of the rebels will further expand. Soldiers need to be quick. If Your Majesty delays the counter-insurgency, I'm afraid it will be It has a deeper meaning.”
Many of them have actually guessed it, but they dare not say it clearly. How should they say it? Could it be that the emperor wanted to miss out on the military pay he owed the soldiers?
If you dare to say that, it is slandering the emperor and a crime of disobedience.
Of course, Yang Ming also guessed that so many refined weapons were being transported to Lingnan, and everyone with a brain knew that Yang Guang planned to use the battlefield to sell goods.
And Yang Ming couldn't stop it, it was out of reach. He could almost guess that if he wrote a memorial to persuade his father, he would definitely not be able to wait for a reply.
Let's fight, let's fight, things have reached this point, it just depends on what changes will happen after the fight starts.
"Stop talking about this, let's summon Fan Zigai to the capital," Yang Ming stood up and left.
In the next few days, he was going to see Su Lie off and prepare to go to Jiangdu to attend his brother's wedding.
He was really tired from being overly preoccupied and busy for a long time.
How to relieve fatigue? Only Gao Yue.
